The First (aka Nadine's) 2023 Mini-Challenge

[Becky]

Nadine’s 2023 First Quarter Mini Challenge
9/10

✔️1. A book involving genetics and/or genealogy (because we have 23 pairs of chromosomes). Far from the Tree: Parents, Children, and the Search for Identity
✔️2. The 23rd book on a list (your TBR list, for example). The Hollow
✔️3. A book with five words in the title (because 2+3=5). I'm Glad My Mom Died
✔️4. A book based on Norse mythology (connection: Vanadium is the 23rd element and was named for Vanadis aka Freya). For Magnus Chase: Hotel Valhalla, Guide to the Norse Worlds
✔️5. A book about sheep or shepherds (because Psalm 23 starts "The Lord is my shepherd"). Rock Paper Scissors
✔️6. A book with flames on the cover or in the title (because a movie "23" was made about hacker Karl Koch who burned to death - possibly suicide - at the age of 23). Where There's Smoke
✔️7. A title that starts with W (23rd letter in the English alphabet). Wow, No Thank You.: Essays
✔️8. A book set on an island (because 23 is one of the recurring numbers in LOST 4 8 15 16 23 42). To the Lighthouse
9. A book about or set in an ancient civilization. (Julius Caesar was stabbed 23 times). A Tale of Two Cities
✔️10. A book less than 230 pages long. The Bluest Eye

[Carmen]

Oohhh the way I love this! No idea if I'll manage, but I do love the way the prompts came to be so here I am, haha! Am I gonna stretch some prompts? Very likely xD (Annet Schaap (schaap means sheep in Dutch) is an author and I have one of her books to read, so even though it's not about sheep ...)

1. A book involving genetics and/or genealogy
Changeling ('who is the goblin', it counts okay jhads)

2. The 23rd book on a list (your TBR list, for example).
The Jealousy of Jalice

3. A book with five words in the title.
I'm Glad My Mom Died

4. A book based on Norse mythology.
The Witch's Heart

5. A book about sheep or shepherds.
Troy

6. A book with flames on the cover or in the title
Heat Wave

7. A title that starts with W
The Women of Troy

8. A book set on an island.
Alfie Bloom and the Secrets of Hexbridge Castle

9. A book about or set in an ancient civilization.
The Silence of the Girls

10. A book less than 230 pages long.
Alicia Alonso Takes the Stage

[Addi]

1. A book involving genetics and/or genealogy because we have 23 pairs of chromosomes).
2. The 23rd book on a list (your TBR list, for example).
Persuasion by Jane Austin
3. A book with five words in the title (because 2+3=5).
A Darker Shade Of Magic
4. A book based on Norse mythology (connection: Vanadium is the 23rd element and was named for Vanadis aka Freya).Magnus Chase and the gods of Asgard: The Sword Of Summer
5. A book about sheep or shepherds (because Psalm 23 starts "The Lord is my shepherd").
6. A book with flames on the cover or in the title (because a movie "23" was made about hacker Karl Koch who burned to death - possibly suicide - at the age of 23) - LOL this is such a reach, but it would still make a good category!! Together We Burn
7. A title that starts with W (23rd letter in the English alphabet).Wicked Game
8. A book set on an island (because 23 is one of the recurring numbers in
LOST 4 8 15 16 23 42).The Poison Season
9. A book about or set in an ancient civilization. (Julius Caesar was stabbed 23 times). The Silence Of The Girls
10. A book less than 230 pages long. Coraline

[Cornerofmadness]

Oh how fun. Here's my current plan
1. A book involving genetics and/or genealogy (because we have 23 pairs of chromosomes). Probably something from work or forensic genealogy
2. The 23rd book on a list (your TBR list, for example). I need to go count
3. A book with five words in the title (because 2+3=5). Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI
4. A book based on Norse mythology Hmmmm probably have something on my shelf
5. A book about sheep or shepherds (because Psalm 23 starts "The Lord is my shepherd"). - This one I'm not feeling thought I could probably read something on Dolly for this and #1
6. A book with flames on the cover or in the title - I'm pretty sure I have something on my shelves
7. A title that starts with W (23rd letter in the English alphabet). White Trash Warlock since it's already on my lost
8. A book set on an island (because 23 is one of the recurring numbers in LOST 4 8 15 16 23 42). Wildblood which could also work for #7. It's set on Jamaica
9. A book about or set in an ancient civilization. (Julius Caesar was stabbed 23 times). I know I have something for this.
10. A book less than 230 pages long. The Keeper's Six I have an ARC of this I need to be getting to

[AF]

I'll give this a shot!
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1. A book involving genetics and/or genealogy-
2. The 23rd book on a list-
3. A book with five words in the title -
4. A book based on Norse mythology-
5. A book about sheep or shepherds-
6. A book with flames on the cover or in the title-
7. A title that starts with W-
8. A book set on an island-
9. A book about or set in an ancient civilization-
10. A book less than 230 pages long-

[Katie]

3/10

1. A book involving genetics and/or genealogy (23 pairs of chromosomes).
2. The 23rd book your TBR list - These Violent Delights
3. A book with five words in the title (2+3=5) - The Book of Cold Cases
4. A book based on Norse mythology (Vanadium is the 23rd element and was named for Vanadis aka Freya).
5. A book about sheep or shepherds (Psalm 23 starts "The Lord is my shepherd").
6. A book with flames on the cover or in the title (a movie "23" was made about hacker Karl Koch who burned to death at the age of 23).
7. A title that starts with W (23rd letter in the alphabet) - A Wrinkle in Time
8. A book set on an island (23 is one of the numbers in LOST 4 8 15 16 23 42).
9. A book about or set in an ancient civilization. (Julius Caesar was stabbed 23 times).
10. A book less than 230 pages long - 209 pages Tender is the Flesh

[Ren]

Hey I've been doing the general reading challenge since the beginning of the year but I just got goodreads, ergo I just joined this group, ergo I just found out about this. Nadine mentioned that the ideal for this would be to complete it in the first quarter of the year, which is ending pretty soon. Is it ok if I start this now, as like an additional list for the rest of the year? The list looks really fun, and I would like to try it.

[Mandy]

Ren wrote: "Hey I've been doing the general reading challenge since the beginning of the year but I just got goodreads, ergo I just joined this group, ergo I just found out about this. Nadine mentioned that th..."

Go for it!

[Ren]

Alright, thanks!

[ꕥ Charlotte ꕥ]

This looks so good! I may not do all of them, but several of my books fit one of these prompts

0/6 (for now)

1. A book involving genetics and/or genealogy (because we have 23 pairs of chromosomes). -
2. The 23rd book on a list (your TBR list, for example). - Radio Silence
3. A book with five words in the title (because 2+3=5). - Once Upon a Broken Heart
4. A book based on Norse mythology (connection: Vanadium is the 23rd element and was named for Vanadis aka Freya). -
5. A book about sheep or shepherds (because Psalm 23 starts "The Lord is my shepherd"). -
6. A book with flames on the cover or in the title (because a movie "23" was made about hacker Karl Koch who burned to death - possibly suicide - at the age of 23) - LOL this is such a reach, but it would still make a good category!! - Girls of Paper and Fire
7. A title that starts with W (23rd letter in the English alphabet). - We Set the Dark on Fire
8. A book set on an island (because 23 is one of the recurring numbers in LOST 4 8 15 16 23 42). - Here's to Us
9. A book about or set in an ancient civilization. (Julius Caesar was stabbed 23 times). - The Song of Achilles
10. A book less than 230 pages long. -

[Clare]

1. A book involving genetics and/or genealogy (because we have 23 pairs of chromosomes). DONE.

2. The 23rd book on a list (your TBR list, for example).

3. A book with five words in the title (because 2+3=5).

4. A book based on Norse mythology (connection: Vanadium is the 23rd element and was named for Vanadis aka Freya).

5. A book about sheep or shepherds (because Psalm 23 starts "The Lord is my shepherd").

6. A book with flames on the cover or in the title (because a movie "23" was made about hacker Karl Koch who burned to death - possibly suicide - at the age of 23) - LOL this is such a reach, but it would still make a good category!!

7. A title that starts with W (23rd letter in the English alphabet).

8. A book set on an island (because 23 is one of the recurring numbers in LOST 4 8 15 16 23 42).

9. A book about or set in an ancient civilization. (Julius Caesar was stabbed 23 times). DONE.

10. A book less than 230 pages long

[Doni]

All right Nadine, I finished and am all ready for your (or Lynn's) next mini-challenge!

[Diana]

This was a great mini challenge. I got to clear out some of my TBR list and discovered a few new authors.

10/10

✔️1. A book involving genetics and/or genealogy - Replica

✔️2. The 23rd book on a list - A Letter to Three Witches

✔️3. A book with five words in the title - Our Last Days in Barcelona

✔️4. A book based on Norse mythology - The Witch's Heart

✔️5. A book about sheep or shepherds- Sheep in a Jeep

✔️6. A book with flames on the cover or in the title -A Wicked Magic

✔️7. A title that starts with W -The Witch Hunt

✔️8. A book set on an island - The Last Train to Key West

✔️9. A book about or set in an ancient civilization. - Daughters of Sparta

✔️10. A book less than 230 pages long - A Mirror Mended

[Alex (Pucksandpaperbacks)]

[ ] 1. A book involving genetics and/or genealogy (because we have 23 pairs of chromosomes). Seeing Ghosts: A Memoir
[ ] 2. The 23rd book on a list (your TBR list, for example). The League of Regrettable Superheroes: Half-Baked Heroes from Comic Book History
[ ] 3. A book with five words in the title (because 2+3=5). - I Can Make This Promise
[ ] 4. A book based on Norse mythology (connection: Vanadium is the 23rd element and was named for Vanadis aka Freya).
[ ] 5. A book about sheep or shepherds (because Psalm 23 starts "The Lord is my shepherd").
6. A book with flames on the cover or in the title - Flamer
[X] 7. A title that starts with W (23rd letter in the English alphabet). - We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga
[ ] 8. A book set on an island (because 23 is one of the recurring numbers in LOST 4 8 15 16 23 42).
[ ] 9. A book about or set in an ancient civilization.
[ ] 10. A book less than 230 pages long.

[Khalisti]

Is there/will there be a 2024 edition? :)

[Joanna G]

I didn't do a post for this, just kept it with my general reading list post, but I did finish the mini-challenge on December 2nd, when I finished Norse Mythology (think it's obvious which prompt I used it for!).